Poliaenus volitans
(LeConte, 1873)
Poliaenus volitans is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. The species is known from Guatemala and Mexico. As a member of the Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles. Very few specimens have been documented, with only one observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poliaenus volitans: /pɔliˈænəs vɔˈlɪtænz/
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Distribution
Known from Guatemala and Mexico. Distribution records from GBIF also indicate presence in Rica, though this may represent misidentification or vagrant specimens.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of species. The specific epithet 'volitans' is Latin for 'flying' or 'hovering'.